The movie is about the broken and unrealized dreams of a girl, which ultimately come to fruition after some intense family drama. Bad sex remains a constant theme in the movie. The girl has a secret desire for intense love with a man of her dreams but that is shattered by experiences of attempted rape, imposition and unsavory sights of parental indiscretion. This movie is less movie, more poetry. The pace, dialogs, presentation, style all underscore the poetic influence. Its full of dreams and metaphors. Imaginary muses act as spiritual and emotional guides for the lonely girl in the movie. There is excellent cinematography. The director has beautifully orchestrated the use of nature both for sound and imagery.
44 Reviews
a master piece!
manisha-yadav77711 December 2012
The film is one of the best films in Bengali film world.Anjan Das is a superb director and this is a master piece by him.The film deals with the life of a young girl played by Indrani Halder.This is Planman motion's 3rd bengali film and is a big hit like the other two.Great to see so many brilliant scripts and beautiful films. The movie basically is a poetry and the director has brilliantly turned this poem into a film for the silver screen.Indrani is superb as Tukun,the protagonist in the film who has lots of wishes and desires.Soumitra Chatterjee is her father in the film and he is one man who helps her to fulfill her dreams. Saanjhbaatir is a subtle and beautiful movie and is a landmark in Bengali film industry.This one by Anjan Das is a master piece!
A simple story told in an exceptioannly beautiful manner..
ektakapoor13619 February 2013
Saanjhbaatir Roopkathara is a lovely picture about a young girl and her dreams.A great film by the director and he has made amazing effort to make such a movie.I must say it is technically among the top movies that I have ever come across.I am a movie buff and simply love talking about them after I watch them.The stars in it be the lead actress Indrani Haldar or Soumitra Chatterjee playing her father,both are simply brilliant. The movie is a poetry on the big screen and brings the best out of Bengali cinema. Its a must watch film for movie lovers who like watching serious movies.The pace, dialogs, presentation, style all underscore the poetic influence.Saanjhbaatir Roopkathara full of dreams and metaphors. Imaginary muses act as spiritual and emotional guides for the lonely girl in the movie. There is excellent cinematography.The director has beautifully orchestrated the use of nature – both for sound and imagery.Saanjhbaatir is a brilliant film and a must watch for every movie buff.
A Simple Story Told Beautifully Through Poetry and Symbolism
Chrysanthepop29 January 2008
'Saanjhbathir Roopkothara' tells the story of a young dreamer. While the title character dreams of beauty, love and happiness, her dreams are broken by her encounter with men she meets(the men are portrayed as lusting objects, with the exception of the father) and ultimately shattered by her father. Beautifully told, through poetry and symbolism, director Anjan Das presents Tukun aka Saanjhbathi's world. Her world is also presented through her father's wonderful paintings from which she draws inspiration. Indrani Halder gracefully plays the title role with sincerity and maturity while Soumitra Chatterjee is sublime. The music is less used when compared to other films but this makes Saanjhbathi's world more real. While we see her as a lonely dreamer, we gradually learn that she's not the only one and eventually she realizes that she's not lonely. The film opens at a night illuminated by a lit candle and ends at a stormy night and between all this night we see the journey of self-discovery of a lost father and a lost daughter. I would love to rewatch it and discover more symbolism.
Great work of art by Arindam Chaudhuri & Anjan Das
reference-315 March 2005
Saanjhbathir Roopkothara is a low-budget tastefully made Bengali film produced by noted economist & management guru Arindam Chaudhuri, and is directed by Anjan Das.
Coming from economics and management background, it is commendable to see Arindam having such great taste for meaningful cinema.
The film was one of the contenders in the final short list for India's official entry to the Oscars (Devdas is the chosen one now).
She was born at the stroke of twilight to an artist father (Saikat) who saw a luminescent aura enveloping his newborn and named her Saanjhbathi (twilight lamp). Saanjhbathir Roopkathara (Strokes and Silhouettes) based on renowned poet-littérateur Joy Goswami's brilliant poetic prose and, spins the tale of the girl, fondly called Tukun by her loving parents, who grows up in the world of strokes and colors, seeking the meaning in her life, getting entwined in relationships just like any other girl her age, oscillating between comprehension and confusion and trying to detach herself from the turmoil around. Though the silhouettes do disappear leaving her unfulfilled, ultimately it is the intense creativity that comes to rescue, helping her towards a greater understanding of life and reuniting her with her roots.
Coming from economics and management background, it is commendable to see Arindam having such great taste for meaningful cinema.
The film was one of the contenders in the final short list for India's official entry to the Oscars (Devdas is the chosen one now).
She was born at the stroke of twilight to an artist father (Saikat) who saw a luminescent aura enveloping his newborn and named her Saanjhbathi (twilight lamp). Saanjhbathir Roopkathara (Strokes and Silhouettes) based on renowned poet-littérateur Joy Goswami's brilliant poetic prose and, spins the tale of the girl, fondly called Tukun by her loving parents, who grows up in the world of strokes and colors, seeking the meaning in her life, getting entwined in relationships just like any other girl her age, oscillating between comprehension and confusion and trying to detach herself from the turmoil around. Though the silhouettes do disappear leaving her unfulfilled, ultimately it is the intense creativity that comes to rescue, helping her towards a greater understanding of life and reuniting her with her roots.
Best of Bengali Cinema
harishsharma40419 August 2012
Warning: Spoilers
Planman motion pictures has come out with many movies in the past that are quite different from the rest of the movies that we watch and myself being a Bengali,I really watch selected Bengali movies. One of the very few movies that I love watching again and again is Saanjhbathir Roopkathara. The movie is a low-budget film produced by Arindam Chaudhuri while Anjan Das is the director of this Bengali masterpiece. Saanjhbathir Roopkathara is all about the dreams of a girl, which are ultimately realized and come true after much drama. The movie is also all about a poetry. Indrani Halder,the lead actress has given a brilliant performance. Soumitra Chatterjee,father of Indrani in the film has also given one of his best performances. The movie is a poetry on the big screen and brings the best out of Bengali cinema. Its a must watch film for movie lovers who like watching serious movies.
A rare and exceptionally good film.
deepak-sharma56025 October 2012
Saanjhbaatir Roopkathara also known as the Silk and silhouettes made huge waves in the world of Bengali cinema when it released.It was a huge hit and one of my favourite film made under Arindam Chaudhuri's production house.The story of the movie is based on a novel by Joy Goswami. Starring Indrani Halder and Soumitra Chatterjee,the movie has been made superbly by Anjan Das.It is more of a poetry and very beautifully executed. Saanjhbathir Roopkathara tells the story of a young dreamer. Indrani Halder acted exceptionally well. She plays the role of a woman keen on writing poetry but had no idea on how to do it. Her father(Soumitra Chatterjee),who keenly supported her introduced her to Pablo Neruda's collection and so poetry started at a young age.It is a brilliantly made film. I am very fond of Bengali films and this one is one of my all time favorite with everything beautifully done,be it acting,screenplay or direction.
Simple concept pictured brilliantly!
subhashkumaru219 September 2012
Planman Motion Pictures created a stir with its debut release, Saanjhbatir Roopkathara,a Bengali movie in 2002.Anjan Das as the director has done a brilliant job once again as in most of the pictures that he has made till date.Soumitra Chatterjee and Indrani Haldar have performed excellently.The movie is all about a girl,played by Indrani Haldar and her unfulfilled dreams & aspirations to become a poet.It is about how her father,Soumitra Chatterjee helps her to fulfill her dream of becoming a poet.This is how the story goes on.Both Indrani & Soumitra have given brilliant performance. Indrani Halder gracefully plays the title role with sincerity and maturity while Soumitra Chatterjee is sublime. The music is less used when compared to other films which gives the movie a real feel.I have seen this movie more than once.Every time it appears to me with a slightly different meaning and but I never feel bored.I really love watching such movies.
A brilliant movie by Anjan Das.
kchandankumar10016 October 2012
Saanjhbathir Roopkathara is the story of a young girl who dreams of beauty, love and happiness.The lead role has been played by Indrani Halder who has many dreams and aspirations. Her dreams are broken when she meets a man.The role of Indrani's father is played by Soumitra Chatterjee and he is wonderful in his role. Director Anjan Das presents the story as a poetry beautifully.It is perhaps one of his best movie that I have seen. In the movie,Indrani's world is also presented through her father's wonderful paintings from which inspires her too a huge extent. Indrani Halder gracefully plays the title role with sincerity and maturity while Soumitra Chatterjee is sublime. The music is comparatively less when compared to other movies.While we see Indrani as a lonely dreamer, we gradually learn that she's not the only one and eventually she realizes that she's not lonely.The opening of the film is just awesome.Being a non -Bengali,it was difficult for me to understand this movie.In fact I had no idea about the movie and was forced by my friend to watch it.I would love to watch it again so that I get to know more about the movie.A brilliant movie by Anjan Das.
Absolute brilliance!
khankhalid48721 February 2013
Saanjhbathir Roopkathara is a low-budget beautifully made Bengali film produced by Arindam Chaudhuri's Planman Motion, and is directed by Anjan Das.To see Arindam Chaudhuri making such movies is really tremendous. Saanjhbaatir Roopkathara stars Indrani Halder and Soumitra Chatterjee in the lead role. Indrani is a young girl who has lots of dreams and desires.She was born at the stroke of twilight to an artist father (Saikat played by Soumitra Chatterjee) who saw a luminescent aura enveloping his newborn and named her Saanjhbathi.THis is an awesome movie made brilliantly by the team,specily the director. The movie is more of a beautiful poem executed brilliantly by Anjan Das.The brilliance of the director and his actors makes the film an absolute pleasure to watch.
an excellent film by Anjan Das!
adipurush-singh5417 January 2013
Saanjhbathir Roopkathara is the story of a young girl who dreams of beauty, love and happiness.The lead role has been played by Indrani Halder who has many dreams and aspirations. Her dreams are broken when she meets a man.The role of Indrani's father is played by Soumitra Chatterjee and he is wonderful in his role. Director Anjan Das presents the story as a poetry beautifully.It is perhaps one of his best movie that I have seen. In the movie,Indrani's world is also presented through her father's wonderful paintings from which inspires her too a huge extent. Indrani Halder gracefully plays the title role with sincerity and maturity while Soumitra Chatterjee is sublime. The music is comparatively less when compared to other movies.While we see Indrani as a lonely dreamer, we gradually learn that she's not the only one and eventually she realizes that she's not lonely.The opening of the film is just awesome.Being a non -Bengali,it was difficult for me to understand this movie.In fact I had no idea about the movie and was forced by my friend to watch it.I would love to watch it again so that I get to know more about the movie.Its a must watch film for movie lovers who like watching serious movies.
Awesome movie by Anjan Das & Planman motion pictures!
dwslink30 August 2012
Saanjhbathir Roopkathara is a beautiful movie directed by Anjan Das. The movie is all about poetry. Joy Goswami is the story writer,also one my favorite poet. Saanjhbathir Roopkathara is a low-budget Bengali film produced by Arindam Chaudhuri, directed by Anjan Das. Saanjhbathir Roopkathara is about the unrealized dreams of a girl,played by Indrani Haldar. Indrani Halder is excellent and has portrayed her character brilliantly. Her dream is ultimately turned into reality by her father,played by Soumitra Chatterjee , who supported her and thus helped her start writing poetry at a young age. Saanjhbathir is an example of a great Bengali movie to the world and is one of the best till date. The director is excellent and so is the cinematography. It is a must watch for all movie lovers.Saanjhbaatir Roopkathara is a landmark in the world of Bengali cinema.
Its a poetry
som-218 July 2003
Sanjhbatir roopkothara by Anjan Das is a beautiful movie. I saw this in a film festival in LA where director presented the movie with an introductory speech. Writer of the story is Joy Goswami. Joy is one my favorite poet. This is joy's first attempt to write a novel and a successful one.
No wonder movie is also all about poetry. Indrani Halder acted very well, she wanted to write poetry, but didn't know what to write or where to start. Her father (acted by Soumitra chatterjee) introduced her to Pablo Neruda's collection. So poetry started at a young age.
Its a must see film for serious movie goers.
This was my comment after seeing first time in LA, film festival. After this I have seen the movie several times and also read the book. Every time it appeared to me with a slightly different meaning, but I was never bored to see the movie. I hope to write a new review when I am settled down with all the collective reviews.
No wonder movie is also all about poetry. Indrani Halder acted very well, she wanted to write poetry, but didn't know what to write or where to start. Her father (acted by Soumitra chatterjee) introduced her to Pablo Neruda's collection. So poetry started at a young age.
Its a must see film for serious movie goers.
This was my comment after seeing first time in LA, film festival. After this I have seen the movie several times and also read the book. Every time it appeared to me with a slightly different meaning, but I was never bored to see the movie. I hope to write a new review when I am settled down with all the collective reviews.
Brilliant bengali film!!!
vinni-rawat88820 December 2012
Saanjhbaatir Roopkathara is an awesome Bengali film.One of the very few movies that I love watching again and again is Sanjhbathir Roopkathara. The movie is a low-budget film produced by Arindam Chaudhuri while Anjan Das is the director of this Bengali masterpiece. Saanjhbathir Roopkathara is all about the dreams of a girl, which are ultimately realized and come true after much drama. The movie is also all about a poetry. Indrani Halder,the lead actress has given a brilliant performance. Soumitra Chatterjee,father of Indrani in the film has also given one of his best performances. The movie is a poetry on the big screen and brings the best out of Bengali cinema. Its a must watch film for movie lovers who like watching serious movies.I would never mind watching this film again nevertheless I have already watched it thrice!!!
Story of a young girl and a dreamer
rohitsehrawat52223 November 2012
Saanjhbaatir also know as Silks and Silhouettes,is the story of a young girl and a dreamer named Saanjhbaatir.She is also called Tukun(played by Indrani Halder) by her father,played by the awesome Soumitra Chatterjee. The dream of this young girl is to be a good poet but there are obstacles and she had to see and face many things before she is helped and supported by her father to fulfill her dreams. The movie has been directed superbly and acting is excellent.Indrani and Soumitra are two huge stars in Bengali Cinema and they are the ones who really made the film more special.They are among my favorite stars and I would recommend this film to every movie goer who are a fan of these two stars.
A must watch for every movie lovers!
kishorkamal96116 February 2013
One of the very few movies that I love watching again and again is Saanjhbathir Roopkathara. The movie is a low-budget film produced by Arindam Chaudhuri while Anjan Das is the director of this Bengali masterpiece. Saanjhbathir Roopkathara is all about the dreams of a girl, which are ultimately realized and come true after much drama. The movie is also all about a poetry. Indrani Halder,the lead actress has given a brilliant performance. Soumitra Chatterjee,father of Indrani in the film has also given one of his best performances. Though the silhouettes do disappear leaving her unfulfilled, ultimately it is the intense creativity that comes to rescue, helping her towards a greater understanding of life and reuniting her with her roots. Saanjhbaatir is an awesome film that has been beautifully made.Movie lovers must not give this a miss.
Excellent film,superbly made by Anjan Das.
mailpratikkumar3 December 2012
I am a huge fan of Bengali films and this one is my all time favorite.One of the very few movies that I love watching again and again is Saanjhbathir Roopkathara. The movie is a low-budget film produced by Arindam Chaudhuri while Anjan Das is the director of this Bengali masterpiece. Saanjhbathir Roopkathara is all about the dreams of a girl, which are ultimately realized and come true after much drama. The movie is also all about a poetry. Indrani Halder,the lead actress has given a brilliant performance. Soumitra Chatterjee,father of Indrani in the film has also given one of his best performances. The movie is a poetry on the big screen and brings the best out of Bengali cinema. Its a must watch film for movie lovers who like watching serious movies.A very nice movie by Arindam Chaudhuri and his planman motion pictures and I advice you all should watch the movie.
an awesome film by planman motion pictures.
rajan-sharma1111 December 2012
Saanjhbathir Roopkathara is a low-budget Bengali film produced by noted Planman motion pictures and directed by Anjan Das. The movie is about a young girl,played by Indrani Halder.She was born at the stroke of twilight to an artist father (Saikat) who saw a luminescent aura enveloping his newborn and named her Saanjhbathi (twilight lamp). Saanjhbathir Roopkathara (aka Strokes and Silhouettes)is based on renowned poet Joy Goswami's brilliant poetic prose and, spins the tale of the girl, fondly called Tukun by her loving parents, who grows up in the world of strokes and colors, seeking the meaning in her life, getting entwined in relationships just like any other girl her age, oscillating between comprehension and confusion and trying to detach herself from the turmoil around. Though the silhouettes do disappear leaving her unfulfilled, ultimately it is the intense creativity that comes to rescue, helping her towards a greater understanding of life and reuniting her with her roots. Sanjhbaatir is an awesome film that has been beautifully directed by Anjan Das.Not many movies are made now a days that are so beautifully made.It is movie that cannot be missed.
Pleasure to watch
rohitdhingra2826 October 2012
Saanjhbaatir roopkathara is Anajan Das's movie.It completely belong to this man.The way he has made it is simply awesome.This movie can be considered to be his best. I am not much into watching movies but never miss excellent movies because such movies are really rare today.This movie,produced by Planman Motion Pictures is a marvel.It is one of those movies that should be seen at least once. Indrani Halder and Soumitra Chatterjee are the actors in the film.Indrani plays the role of a young dreamer with lots of dreams.Soumitra Chatterjee plays the role of her father,who ultimately helps her in achieving her dream.The movie is more of a beautiful poem executed brilliantly by Anjan Das.The brilliance of the director and his actors makes the film an absolute pleasure to watch
A revolution in Bengali cinema.
shakar-sharma1116 December 2012
Planman Motion Pictures created a stir with its debut release, Saanjhbatir Roopkathara,a Bengali movie in 2002.Anjan Das,the director has done a brilliant job.It is a tremendous film and should not be missed. Soumitra Chatterjee and Indrani Haldar have performed excellently.The movie is about a girl,played by Indrani Haldar and her unfulfilled dreams & aspirations to become a poet.It is about how her father,Soumitra Chatterjee helps her to fulfill her dream of becoming a poet.This is how the story goes on.Both Indrani & Soumitra have given brilliant performance. Indrani Halder gracefully plays the title role with sincerity and maturity while Soumitra Chatterjee is sublime.I really love watching such movies. Even if you don't like bengali films,it is a must watch for film makers to see how an excellent film is made is a very simple manner.For me,brilliant movie by Planman Production.
A beautiful Bangla film
rinkuyadav-1309 November 2012
Saanjhbatir Roopkathara is a Bengali film directed by Anjan Das, written by Partha Banerjee. Music of the film has been given by Jyotishka Dasgupta, produced by Arindam Chaudhuri's Planman Motion Pictures. It stars Indrani Halder and Soumitra Chatterjee in the lead role where they play a daughter and a father.Indrani is the protagonist of the film where the story is based on her.She plays the role of this young girl having dreams very well.She is one of the best actress that I have seen in Bengali cinema.Soumitra Chatterjee who plays the role of her father is superb in his role.He plays his role perfectly where he helps his daughter to fulfill her dreams.It is somewhat an inspirational film for many. I particularly like how the director Anjan Das has made the film.He has converted this beautiful poetry into a wonderful film on canvas.An excellent film indeed.
Brilliant movie by planman production
rameshdahiya78015 November 2012
The movie came from Arindam Chaudhuri's planman production and is an excellent movie.Basically the movie is the story of young dreamer played by Indrani Halder.Indrani I feel always gets into the skin of her character and thus it becomes hardly difficult to identify whether she is acting or the character is natural. It is a beautiful movie and the credit for it goes to the director. The film scores in almost all fronts. Be it direction,acting,screenplay. Saanjhbaatir is an awesome film. Even if not for entertainment, it is a must watch for film makers to see how an excellent film is made is a very simple manner.For me,brilliant movie by planman production.
an ultimate film!!!!
jain-soha11 February 2013
The movie is about the broken and unrealized dreams of a girl, which ultimately come to fruition after some intense family drama.Saanjhbathir Roopkathara is the story of a young girl who dreams of beauty, love and happiness.The lead role has been played by Indrani Halder who has many dreams and aspirations. Her dreams are broken when she meets a man.The role of Indrani's father is played by Soumitra Chatterjee and he is wonderful in his role.An awesome Bengali film and one of the very few movies that I love watching again and again is Sanjhbathir Roopkathara. The movie is a low-budget film produced by Arindam Chaudhuri while Anjan Das is the director of this Bengali masterpiece. Saanjhbathir Roopkathara is all about the dreams of a girl, which are ultimately realized and come true after much drama.
a poetry cum excellent and classic movie!
mohit-shera9 February 2013
One of the very few movies that I love watching again and again is Saanjhbathir Roopkathara. The movie is a low-budget film produced by Arindam Chaudhuri while Anjan Das is the director of this Bengali masterpiece. Saanjhbathir Roopkathara is all about the dreams of a girl, which are ultimately realized and come true after much drama. The movie is also all about a poetry. Indrani Halder,the lead actress has given a brilliant performance. Soumitra Chatterjee,father of Indrani in the film has also given one of his best performances. The movie is a poetry on the big screen and brings the best out of Bengali cinema. Saanjhbathir Roopkathara is a low-budget Bengali film produced by noted Planman motion pictures and directed by Anjan Das. The movie is about a young girl,played by Indrani Halder.She was born at the stroke of twilight to an artist father (Saikat) who saw a luminescent aura enveloping his newborn and named her Saanjhbathi (twilight lamp). Saanjhbathir Roopkathara (aka Strokes and Silhouettes)is based on renowned poet Joy Goswami's brilliant poetic prose and, spins the tale of the girl, fondly called Tukun by her loving parents, who grows up in the world of strokes and colors, seeking the meaning in her life, getting entwined in relationships just like any other girl her age, oscillating between comprehension and confusion and trying to detach herself from the turmoil around.Saanjhbaatir Roopkathara is a classy film that must be watched by every Bengali movie buff!
A classic movie by Anjan Das.
subhash-jagota88828 November 2012
Saanjhbathir Roopkathara is the story of a young dreamer.The title character,Saanjhbaatir(Indrani Halder)dreams of beauty, love and happiness.But her dreams are broken when she encounters all men she meets(men are portrayed as lusting objects, with the exception of the father.The story has been told beautifully through poetry and symbolism. Director Anjan Das presents Tukun aka Saanjhbathi's world. Her world is also presented through her father's wonderful paintings from which she draws inspiration. Indrani Halder gracefully plays the title role with sincerity and maturity while Soumitra Chatterjee is sublime.Use of music is less when compared to other films which makes Saanjhbathi's world more real. While we see her as a lonely dreamer, we gradually learn that she's not the only one and eventually she realizes that she's not lonely. The film opens at a night illuminated by a lit candle and ends at a stormy night and between all this night we see the journey of self-discovery of a lost father and a lost daughter. I would love to watch this movie again and again to discover more symbolism. It is a beautiful film and among the best movie that I have seen till now.
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